Jesus came to be crucified for people. Jesus did many other things. If they were all written down, the whole world could not contain the books that would be written. But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. Then, by believing, you can have life through His name.

In this volume, Megan is inspired, by someone who has recently become a friend to establish a garden in her backyard. She tackles the task with her usual enthusiasm and help from her parents, friends... and others.

We first met Corey as a young boy being led astray by his delinquent father in the story, The Teardrop. Years later he is about to graduate from high school bearing the emotional and other scars of his difficult background. In "I Feel Soo...Unnecessary" Kenroy is there for him as his long-smoldering crisis of consciousness, rooted in the events of his childhood, comes to the surface.

In "RESPONSIBILITY" Phillip learns a valuable lesson in what it means to be responsible and how important it is to ask for forgiveness. Phillip agrees to take care of his best friend's hamster, named Henry, while his friend Caleb and family are on vacation. Will Phillip learn what it means to be responsible in time before his friend comes back from vacation?

What would happen if you had to face your sin? If it built up so high that it became a person? Would you face it? COULD you?
Sophia has dug herself in deep and blinded herself to the truth. And once it hits her, will she turn away from it, or will she face it head on?
THIS IS A TEASER

Jennifer Smith isn’t new to the Christian walk. She’s always tried to live out the faith she believes in, but sometimes it gets hard. Like when your little sister won’t leave you alone. Or your father, who only comes around when he needs something, decides he needs to visit for a weekend. Or when your best friend betrays you. Can her love for the Lord outweigh her frustrations?

Lazarus The Pig is the short story of a wretched propaganda tool referenced in Matthew Sawyer's Pazuzu Trilogy. Time-wise and contrary to the Old Testament siege of Masada, this incident happens after the Chosen Gospel (a forgery of the Book of Mark).

Captured from Jerusalem as a teenager and taken to a foreign country teeming with wealth and hedonism, whose king thinks he is a god, Daniel has a choice. Will he cling to his Hebrew belief in one omniscient God, or acquiesce to his captors? This choice haunts Daniel through his 70 years of serving in the kings' courts. When finally released, will he still want to go home to Jerusalem?

Introducing a gem of a comparative religion book for kids! .
Is God Real or Pretend is the story of young Franklin's engaging and enlightening journey to answer this age old question. A book for all people, young and old who are interested in this question.

After losing a camper on their initial trek in the Central Florida backwoods, Chet Harrigan and his group of 10- to 16-year-old boys return to woods for another harrowing adventure. Two boys leave the group to investigate a campsite far off the beaten path, only to discover a mysterious camper with a God-size problem. ...

When 13-year-old Zack visits the Florida backwoods for a back-to-nature retreat, he disappears in the middle of the night. For 30 hours, he survives the elements alone -- until he is discovered by a helicopter pilot.
Then Zack goes on a summer vacation with this family -- and gets lost again!
This interactive reading quest is about Zack's family vacation: Where they went and what they did.

Potpourri is an assortment of short stories and an essay for youth. Youth will easily identify with issues such as overcoming debilitating fear, prejudice and bullying, taking a risk to tell the truth, and overcoming discouragement.Each story has a follow-up for further thought and discussion.
The lone essay deals with questions about the true nature of frienship based on five criteria.

Matthew 24:36 (NIV)
The Day and Hour Unknown
36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Russia is a teenage girl who struggles everyday with living her life according to God's will. A victim of peer pressure and worldly desires, Russia has to overcome obstacles that many teens face today. Will Russia be left behind?

Claire is a normal girl searching for answers not just concerning life but also her sister's 'suicide'. Her search leads her down a path where she unleashes a darkness so great it threatens the very world we live in.